Training Horses Videos

When giving a horse a shot, stick a needle in the triangle part of the neck or the hindquarters. Learn to give horses shots with tips from an equestrian team coach in this free video on horseback...

Feed a stabled horse grain twice a day and supply them with ample hay. Find out more about feeding a stabled horse with tips from an equestrian team coach in this free video on horseback riding.

To jump a horse, keep your heels down, reins tight and trot into the jump. Learn to jump a horse with tips from an equestrian team coach in this free video on horseback riding.

Care for your horse's hooves by picking hooves daily, monitoring for thrush and applying a conditioner to the outer part of the hoof. Discover more about how to care for your horse's hooves with...

Teach your horse to pick up its hoof by leaning against the horse, running a hand down the leg, squeezing the base and picking up the hoof. Discover how to teach your hose to pick up a hoof with...

Fit an English saddle on your horse by placing saddle pads on whithers, moving the saddle onto the spine and attaching the girth. Learn to fit an English saddle on a horse with tips from an...

To safely tie up your horse, use the cross tie method that secures the lower and side rings of a halter. Find out more about tying up a horse with tips from an equestrian team coach in this free...

To make your horse trot, start with a sitting trot, which requires squeezing legs together to encourage the horse to move forward. Learn to trot your horse with tips from an equestrian team coach...

Starting with a sitting trot, canter your horse by increasing leg pressure. Learn to canter a horse with tips from an equestrian team coach in this free video on horseback riding.

To lead a horse safely, always stand on the left side and make sure not to wrap your hand around the rope. Find out more about leading horses with tips from an equestrian team coach in this free...

The most important thing to remember when feeding a horse carrots is to keep the hand flat. Find out how to feed a horse carrots with tips from an equestrian team coach in this free video on...

To care for a horse in pasture, make sure that basic health needs are met, avoid a barbed wire fence and add nutritional supplements to the horse's diet. Discover more about how to care for a...

To care for a horse in a stable, muck stalls regularly, line the stall with fresh saw dust and supply fresh water and food. Learn more about caring for a horse in a stable with tips from an...

To groom a horse, use the proper tools, such as curry combs, hard brushes and a hoof pick. Find out how to groom a horse with tips from an equestrian team coach in this free video on horseback riding.

Start with the lower legs to wash a horse, and avoid frightening the horse by keeping the water pointed down. Wash a horse with tips from an equestrian team coach in this free video on horseback...

When saddling a horse, use three or four fingers to measure the saddle's gullet in order to prevent back soreness. Find out how to saddle a horse with tips from an equestrian team coach in this...

Tacking up a horse involves placing the saddle on a horse's back, attaching the girth and securing the bridle. Tack up a horse with tips from an equestrian team coach in this free video on...

To bridle a horse, practice getting a horse to open its mouth, attaching the nose band and securing the throat latch. Bridle a horse with tips from an equestrian team coach in this free video on...

When mounting a horse, tighten the girth, hold on to the reins and put the left foot in the stirrup. Mount a horse in the proper position with tips from an equestrian team coach in this free video...

Keeping hands upright, hold a horse's reins in between the ring and pinkie fingers. Learn more about holding a horse's reins with tips from an equestrian team coach in this free video on horseback...

Back up a horse by applying pressure with the reins and squeezing the horse with the inside of the legs. Get more information on how to back up on a horse with tips from an equestrian team coach...

Take safety precautions when dressing for horseback riding, such as helmets, closed-toe shoes, riding pants and gloves. Learn to dress for horseback riding with tips from an equestrian team coach...

To check a horse's heart rate, place a stethoscope behind the elbow, count heart beats for 15 seconds and multiple by four. Learn more about checking a horse's heart rate with tips from an...

Use a soft towel to clean your horse's ears. Discover more about how to clean a horse's ear with tips from an equestrian team coach in this free video on horseback riding.

In order to make a horse go faster, a horse rider can close their legs and give the horse a squeeze. Do canter to get a horse to run faster with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in...

Knowing how to repel horses can be a useful tool if a person is crowded by a horse or having their personal space infiltrated. Discover how to move a horse back by stepping towards them and waving...

Most horses tend to stop growing around the age of 4, although they can occasionally keep growing for a couple more years. Avoid giving a horse under age 4 strenuous work with help from an...

If a horse has a biting problem, it's important to consistently reprimand the horse after every time it bites. Avoid giving hand treats to a horse with a biting problem with help from an...

Before competing in dressage, an equestrian should make sure that their horse is well groomed and that they are comfortable in performing movements with ease. Wear a pair of light-colored...

In order to compete in equitation class, a horse rider must make sure that their horse is well-groomed and that they themselves are well-dressed. Discover how to compete in equitation and what...

In a hunter hack class, a horse is being closely examined and should be clean, clipped and their mane braided. Use a fitted saddle pad when competing in hunter hack with help from an equestrian...

Competing in working hunter requires that a horse is well-groomed and that the tack is very clean. Dress appropriately for competition in working hunter with help from an equestrian and horse...

In order to compete in hunter under saddle, make sure the horse is groomed and clean and that everything is being done to get the horse seen. Keep the bit simple when preparing to compete in...

Wearing the right clothes for English horse riding events can make a great deal of difference. Dress in riding pants with tall boots, a belt, a show shirt and a dark riding coat with help from an...

Before learning how to trot on a horse, an equestrian should be comfortable walking and maintaining basic control over a horse. Close both legs to get a horse to trot with help from an equestrian...

Riding bareback on a horse requires that the equestrian wear their protective riding clothes. Ride a horse bareback, or without a saddle, with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in...

Shank snaffle bits for horses have a simple tongue thumb. Learn more about shank snaffle horse bits with tips from a horse trainer in this free horse care video.

A shank snaffle horse bit with a roller has a barrel in the center that can spin and keeps a nutcracker effect from occurring. Learn more about shank snaffle bits with a roller with tips from a...

An elevator bit for horses is very effective for speed and fast paced cow work. Learn more about elevator horse bits with tips from a horse trainer in this free horse care video.

A performance leverage bit for horses is used mainly for show horses that will be performing. Learn more about performance leverage horse bits with tips from a horse trainer in this free horse...

Bit-less horse bridles are often used on young horses for early training. Learn more about bit-less horse bridles with tips from a horse trainer in this free horse care video.

A snaffle bit for horses is a horse bit that doesn't require any leverage. Learn more about snaffle horse bits with tips from a horse trainer in this free horse care video.

An O-ring snaffle bit for horses is a horse bit often used on young horses or to try and soften horses. Learn more about O-ring snaffle horse bits with tips from a horse trainer in this free...

A D-ring snaffle horse bit is often used as an inexpensive starter bit. Learn more about D-ring snaffle horse bits with tips from a horse trainer in this free horse care video.

A snaffle bit for horses that has leverage will create a lot more assertive control of the horse. Learn more about snaffle horse bits with leverage with tips from a horse trainer in this free...

A combination horse bit will work similarly to a bit-less bridle by creating pressure on the nose band. Learn more about combination horse bits with tips from a horse trainer in this free horse...

In horse riding, horse bits and bridles work on the horses head and mouth to control the direction of the horse. Learn more about how horse bits work with tips from a horse trainer in this free...

Even though a young horse does not always comply, the goal is to get the horse to go forward and come back. Learn how to train a young horse to go forward and come back on command in this free...

When a young horse is trained with one cross tie attached, attaching both cross ties is then possible. Learn how to attach cross ties to young horses in this free horse training video.

Preparing a young horse for lunging brings the horse closer to being able to carry a rider. Learn how to prepare young horses for lunging in this free horse training video.